A TEENAGE boy was repeatedly punched in the face in an unprovoked attack in Coventry.

The 15-year-old was walking in Dulverton Avenue, Chapelfields, at 10pm on Friday when four men started chasing him.

When they caught up with him one of the men repeatedly punched him in the face causing a serious facial injury.

The main attacker is described as mixed race, 5ft 11ins tall and slim.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a baggy blue tracksuit and blue woolly hat. Det Sgt David Bailey, investigating, said: “This incident was a seemingly unprovoked attack on a young lad walking home on a Friday night.

“We would appeal for anybody who may information about this incident, or who may of witnessed the assault taking place, to contact us as soon as possible on 101.” Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestopppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.